Lagos: The Kingdom of Opportunity and Despair

Discover the powerful stories that define Lagos, Nigeria, a mega-metropolis driven by resilience, innovation, and intense ambition. In a city of extraordinary contrasts, everyday citizens navigate complex urban challenges, from informal waste economies and unique stilt communities to local governance and social reform. In this documentary, we follow local leaders, brave community advocates, and daily workers fighting to transform their city from the ground up.

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